St. Margaret's Cemetery
Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 8:18AM St. Margaret’s is in the process of mapping a portion of the cemetery in preparation for a proposed addition of a natural burial and memorial woodland component in the cemetery. Please be cautious and do not disturb the surveying tape and markers. We will be attending to this mapping over the next week or two.
Recent polls have identified that many cemeteries in North America are committing at least 50% of their land to be used as natural burial sites. The trend is a result of many people today requesting a more ecological disposition of their remains upon death.
What is a natural burial you might wonder? A natural burial is when human remains are buried in such a way as to cause the least amount of impact to the environment. A body will be wrapped in a bio degradable shroud, sometimes placed in a biodegradable container but not always. The remains are buried at a shallower depth, which allows for natural organic decomposition. In most cases, the gravesite is planted with native trees or shrubs. The look of a natural burial cemetery over time becomes more park-like as the trees mature, becoming lasting memorials to those buried there.
We are excited to be exploring this possibility for St. Margaret’s Cemetery. If you have questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.